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1. NURSING DIAGNOSIS
• It depends on acquisition of appropriate database;
the diagnosis identifies, assesses, classifies, and
evaluates the dynamic interaction of the five variables.
• Variances from wellness (needs and problems) are
determined by correlations and constraints through
synthesis of theory and data base.
• Broad hypothetical interventions are determined, i.e.
maintain flexible line of defense.
STAGES OF NURSING PROCESS (BY
2. NURSING GOALS
NEUMAN
• These must be negotiated with the patient, and take
account of patient’s and nurse’s perceptions of variance
from wellness.
3. NURSING OUTCOMES
• Nursing intervention using one or more preventive modes.
• Confirmation of prescriptive change or reformulation of
nursing goals.
• Short term goal outcomes influence determination of
intermediate and long – term goals.
• A client outcome validates nursing process.